Normal Templates

The normal type of templates are closer to the standard templates than the frame templates:

• They are all parallel to each other.

• The plane of the templates is defined by a template close to the middle of the plate. This template is placed at right angle to the plate surface in the same sense as the standard templates.

• The remaining templates are set parallel to the middle template at distances that are optimized with regard to the size of the plate.

Advantages:

• The templates are reasonably perpendicular to the plate independent of its location.

• The number of templates is automatically optimized.

Disadvantages:

• The templates require separate positioning information.

• Not all templates are at a right angle to the plate.

• The template may poorly cover non-rectangular plates.

For more information, see Normal Bending Templates.